Russia 1856-SP AG 5 rubles

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Sincona sale 83, lot 3518

This specimen was lot 3518 in Sincona sale 83 (Zürich, May 2023), where it sold for 1,700 CHF (about US$2,275 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSLAND, 5 Roubles 1856, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB AG. Extremely fine-uncirculated." This type was struck 1855-58 in considerable numbers yet is scarce in choice condition. Proofs exist.

Recorded mintage: 3,800,000.

Specification: 6.54 g, 0.917 fine gold, this specimen 6.52 g.

Catalog reference: KM YA26, Bitkin 2, Fr-163.

Source:

  • Bitkin, Vladimir, Composite Catalogue of Russian Coins, Part II (1740-1917), Kiev: Moneta, 2003.
  • Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
  • Harris, Robert P., Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970, Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 83, World and Swiss Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2023.

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